From amazing museums to beautiful parks, the list of Buenos Aires’ top attractions is pretty long – and one of them happens to be a bookstore. El Ateneo Grand Splendid is often described as the most beautiful bookstore in the world, and here’s why it became the must-see spot of the capital of Argentina.
Amazing History
El Ateneo Grand Splendid is now a part of one of Argentina’s most popular bookstore chains, but that wasn’t always the case. Before becoming a bookstore, this building was initially an impressive theatre, which could sit 1,000 guests during its glory days.
Stunning Architecture
The legacy of El Ateneo Grand Splendid’s golden days lives on because this building mostly preserved its original style. You can explore many stunning architectural details during your visit and admire its beautiful ceiling, auditorium lightning, and crimson curtains while browsing through the books in this restored theatre.
Book Lovers’ Paradise
They say you shouldn’t judge the book by its cover, but you’ll come to discover this bookstore is equally splendid once you take a deeper dive. It can hold up to 120,000 books so you should have an easy time finding your next read, and you can even enjoy some quality reading time at the bookstore café.
